The SymplyLTO SAS XTF LTO-9 Desktop Tape Drive from SYMPLY features a full-height desktop form factor with a chassis that can support dual drive bays, although this configuration only has one LTO-9 tape drive connected via a 6 Gb/s SAS-8088 port to your Windows, Mac, or Linux system. LTO-9 media supports a native storage capacity of up to 18TB and data transfers of up to 400 MB/s, or, when using 2.5:1 compression, a storage capacity of up to 45TB and data transfers of up to 1000 MB/s.

Dual Bay Chassis with LTO-9 Tape Drive    1 x SFF-8088 Port (6 Gb/s SAS-2)    18TB Native Capacity | 45TB Compressed    Native Read/Write Speeds up to 400 MB/s    Compressed Speeds up to 1000 MB/s    Supports 2.5:1 Compression    250,000 Hour MTBF | 100,000 Cycles MSBF    Desktop Form Factor    Windows, Mac, and Linux Compatible

• Desktop single drive configuration
• LTO-9 full-height drive with native data transfers at up to 400 MB/Sec, providing enterprise performance and reliability
• Advanced metal alloy enclosure with premium power supply and cooling for increased reliability
• Horizontally mounted LTO for enhanced reliability
• Supports LTFS for massive interoperability
• Supports AES 256-bit encryption & WORM for sensitive data & compliance
• LTO data and cleaning cartridge included
• Premium 6.6' SAS cable included
• Features Kensington T-Bar to keep your SymplyPRO secure
• Limited 3-year warranty with no additional charges for advice, installation, or upgrades
• Optional upgrade to limited 5-year warranty for greater peace of mind
• Optional ruggedized transport cases if you are on the move

All dual-drive rackmount designs from Symply feature Symply CableLess technology - a unique design that allows for the easy removal of LTO drives, making them highly serviceable and easy to upgrade. So, you can start with one LTO in your rackmount system and add an additional drive in a matter of seconds, without even having to power the system off. Likewise for servicing, if in the unlikely event of a drive failure, the failed drive can be removed without the need to power off the whole system, and only the failed drive needs to be returned for repair. Simple, as you might expect.

As a partner with IBM, SymplyPRO LTO products are fully compatible with software applications that support IBM LTO drive technology. In addition, Symply has carried out extensive interoperability testing with popular backup and archive utilities for macOS and Windows including Archiware, Hedge, Imagine Products, Retrospect, StorageDNA, Veeam, XenData, and YoYotta to ensure the best possible customer experience.

Whatever industry you are in, there is a SymplyLTO SAS configuration to suit your needs, from single and dual Half-Height LTO-7, LTO-8 and LTO-9 drives to the latest full-height LTO-9 enterprise drives, in desktop or rackmount form factors.

• macOS 11 or later
• Windows 11 or 10, Windows Server 2022, 2019 or 2016
• Rocky Linux 8/9, CentOS 7, OpenSUSE LEAP 42/15, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12/15, and Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will it work with Windows 7 running virtual XP?

A: Yes, the WD 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is compatible with Windows.

Q: 2. does this work with macOS 12 ?

A: You will need to reformat the WD 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive to Mac OS Extended Journaled for it to work with macOS 12. The link below from the manufacture's website explains the formatting process for macOS 12. https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8200/h/p2/session/L3RpbWUvMTY0Mjk1MzcwNy9nZW4vMTY0Mjk1MzcwNy9zaWQvZlVZYVQ5andwVVh0X1hEbm1sMDBBem5mYWNqUU5aU3BTZ1NoM2FsR3BQdlRjRFZLZThUb0I0ZERVOGRYNUt3eFFxTzFkb1plNlE2T1hianFyRVpZek43QUdjTGtkQW53UXklN0VydFZubVBLbEs3WiU3RVZRM3ZPQTFLdyUyMSUyMQ%3D%3D

Q: 3. does this drive work via ups? if yes what are the requirements of the ups? because I have one with a 12V output, when I connect the drive to it, it turns on, but my computer does not detect the drive

A: This drive is not compatible with UPS connections.

Q: 4. When the computer is off, how do I power off the drive?

A: After you've properly ejected the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from your computer, you can turn off the drive by pressing the power button on the back of it.

Q: 5. How long is the power cord?

A: The WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (B&H # WEBWLG0160HB) power cord is 1.5m long.

Q: 6. compatible with windows 11?

A: Yes, the WD 4TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive BH #WEWDBWLG0040 is compatible with Windows 11.

Q: 7. Can i lie it down to use it , not stand it up lie photo?

A: I would not suggest using this https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1415979-REG/wd_wdbwlg0080hbk_nesn_8tb_wd_elements_desktop.html on its side. It should be stood up like pictured.

Q: 8. is it working in 220 vatt?

A: The WD 8TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive technically comes with a 110V-240V plug. In order to use internationally, you will need a plug adapter.

Q: 9. What is the real windows formatted size of a 20tb hard drive?

A: A real estimate of hard drive formatted memory would be an estimated 18TB on this WD 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

Q: 10. Is this a CMR drive?

A: Although the type of hard drive used inside the WD 12TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive enclosure has not been specified by the manufacturer, CMR hard drives comprise the vast majority of modern consumer drives, so it would be safe to say it is the most likely type of drive to be used within this enclosure.